Youth Explorers Graduate Academy

Twelve Denver area youth graduated from the Explorer Academy last week after weeks of rigorous training. These young men and women joined the Denver Police Explorer Post to get hands-on experience in law enforcement, give back to the community through service, and development leadership skills. Each year, the Denver Police Department invites local youth between 14-20 years old to participate in their Explorer program. Every training is instructed by a Denver Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff to provide Explorers the opportunity to experience a variety of positions within their department through hands-on, engaging activities. Explorers are then able to make educated decisions about their futures before investing in years of education and training in a career field. It also emphasizes life skills and decision-making to set them up for successful futures regardless of their career path.

Youth Police Explorers at Academy Graduation

Exploring is a national program, supported through local partnerships. The Denver Area Council Exploring Program offers career experience in numerous careers including law enforcement, fire safety, emergency services, health fields, engineering, and much more! For current information on Exploring in Denver, visit www.denverexploring.org.

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